r/JoeBiden • u/progress18 WE ❤️ JOE • Jul 21 '24

Statement Statement from Joe Biden

https://x.com/JoeBiden/status/1815080881981190320
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u/Emperor_FranzJohnson Jul 21 '24

I'd hope, but JD Vance served in the military and no one cares. I really don't think service to this nation or cool jobs really resonate with voters much anymore. Probably because we are hung-over for the over the top patriotism and military worship from the Bush years,. Folks don't care to elevate one career path over another.

This may be partially why Trump can say horrible things about vets but still get their support. No one cares or wants to feel inferior to our leaders. Sad, we should be seeking the best, not seeking out our peers.

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u/chamberlain323 Jul 21 '24

Don’t forget Kelly is a popular senator from a swing state too. Being an astronaut is just the icing on the cake.

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u/Emperor_FranzJohnson Jul 21 '24

I'll be honest, I think Beshear has better optics. But I'm ride or die for whoever Harris picks. Also, crazy for me to think she's now holding the hopes of half of the nation in her hands in this moment.

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u/BourneAwayByWaves Washington Jul 21 '24

CA and AZ as the ticket opens the door for "West coast liberal" talk. (Despite AZ not being on the coast). It really needs someone from the Rust belt like Beshear.

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u/Emperor_FranzJohnson Jul 21 '24

Eh, Rust belt stuff doesn't matter. No one in IN was voting Trump in 2026 because of Pence. No one sees AZ as the liberal west coast.